HEIC
HEIC Format
High Efficiency Image Container
HEIC is Apple's default iPhone camera format, offering twice the compression of JPEG while maintaining the same visual quality.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| File Extension | .heic |
| MIME Type | image/heic |
| Category | image |
| Transparency | ✓ Supported |
| Animation | ✗ Not supported |
| Lossy Compression | ✓ Yes |
| Lossless Compression | ✗ No |
| Vector-based | ✗ No |
| Browser Support | Safari only (other browsers need conversion) |
| Best For | iPhone photos, Apple ecosystem |